Khairy Jamaluddin celebrates his victory (All pics courtesy of theSun) AFTER more than two hours and three recounts, Umno Youth’s new chief was finally confirmed at 11.30pm on 25 March, 2009. Khairy Jamaluddin, with 304 votes, beat rivals Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (232 votes) and Datuk Seri Mohd Khir Toyo (254 votes) in a closely-fought contest […]
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Umno Puteri, Youth and Wanita poll results (Updated 11.51pm)
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck Siew(Updated 11:51pm, 25 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Khairy Jamaluddin has become the new Youth chief of Umno. The 33-year-old garnered 304 votes while Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo collected 254 votes and Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir 232 votes in a closely-contested race. Shouts of “rasuah” were heard when news of Khairy’s win […]
Umno should give more opportunity to youths
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno should give adequate opportunities to new faces and the young generation to share their opinions and contribute in efforts to regain the support of the people, a Puteri Umno leader suggested today. Norhasmimi Abdul Ghani, the Kuala Krau Puteri Umno division head, said in addition, Umno should also create […]
Lift Ahmad Ismail’s suspension, delegate says
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: An Umno Youth delegate wants the party to lift the suspension of former Bukit Bendera division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail who was penalised for making racist remarks. Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said, a delegate from Permatang Pauh, said this during the debate session of the Youth wing’s general assembly today. Mohd […]
Call to automatically appoint Wanita chief as minister (Updated)
(Updated 8:33pm; 25 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: The Wanita Umno general assembly today approved a motion calling for the automatic appointment of the movement’s chief as minister. The motion, tabled by the Kangar, Besut, Bagan Serai and Kuala Terengganu Wanita Umno divisions, was approved without a debate. Meanwhile, when debating the Wanita […]
BN component parties may emulate Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s call for a review in the selection of Umno leaders is likely to be followed by other Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties, analysts said. The deputy prime minister has proposed that the right to choose party leaders be given to a greater number of members to […]
Three receive Wanita Umno special awards
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Universiti Sains Malaysia deputy vice-chancellor Professor Dr Asma Ismail, an expert in molecular biology, is among three women who were awarded Wanita Umno’s special gold medals which were newly introduced, here today. The other two individuals who received the awards from Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz were Professor […]
Azalina: Winning chances not affected by allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said allegations of money politics against her will not affect her chances to defend her seat in the party policy-making body. Azalina, who is also Tourism Minister, said a person was innocent until proven guilty and members would definitely make their […]
Noraini: Defend Umno’s honour
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Outgoing Puteri Umno chief Datuk Noraini Ahmad has reminded members of the movement to elect leaders who are able to bring the movement to greater heights. “We must choose leaders who are able to restore the people’s confidence in the party and reject immoral leaders who practise money politics,” she […]
Kit Siang ejected from Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Ipoh Timur Member of Parliament Lim Kit Siang was ejected from the Dewan Rakyat today for calling Umno “power crazy”. Deputy Speaker Datuk Ronald Kiandee made the decision after the DAP stalwart refused to retract the words despite repeated requests. Lim argued that he was not breaking any rules as […]
